The FDNY put up purple and black banners outside the 226 station in Brooklyn yesterday.
Batista worked at this station for 15 years as a lifeguard and firefighter.
“Purple and black pennants were posted outside locomotive 226 in Brooklyn, where firefighter Mark Batista was assigned. He was a 15-year veteran serving as an EMT and firefighter,” they noted in a tweet.
The 15-year-old girl survived, but Batista was found dead.
It is believed that they were caught in a rip current.
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The smoke that came from the forest fires in Canada made New York the most polluted city in the world.
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The City authorities maintained the environmental alert and asked people not to go out if it is not necessary.
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Although the smoke was observed since Tuesday, it was this Wednesday that the presence in the tri-state area intensified.
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Doctor Joseph Varón explained that people with a lung disease may be the most affected, but everyone can perceive symptoms such as discomfort in the eyes and throat.
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The streets of the City shined with an orange color and a constant smell of smoke.
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a health advisory and is maintaining an alert for poor air quality through the evening of Thursday, June 8.
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The experts also recommended going outside wearing a mask.
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They also asked to keep the windows closed, use an air purifier if you have one, not go out for a walk with your pets, not ride a bike or go for a run or exercise outdoors.
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Univision 41 viewers shared the images of how they experienced the presence of smoke in their community on Wednesday.
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Univision 41 viewers shared the images of how they experienced the presence of smoke in their community on Wednesday.
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Univision 41 viewers shared the images of how they experienced the presence of smoke in their community on Wednesday.
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Univision 41 viewers shared the images of how they experienced the presence of smoke in their community on Wednesday.
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Univision 41 viewers shared the images of how they experienced the presence of smoke in their community on Wednesday.
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The environmental alert is expected to end on Friday.
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The Guardians of Time issued a series of recommendations for the presence of smoke in the City.
